Photography fuels my creativity and nourishes my soul. It is how I express myself when words fail me. I use photography as a time machine to revisit a specific place and time in the past without ever having to step foot off my couch.

There are two main reasons why I book a limited amount of sessions per month. (1) To be truthful, as much as I love photography and running my own business, I can say that I love my family more. I value spending quality time with them as much as possible so that I am making and capturing memories of my own. (2) So that I am able to provide the highest level of time, attention and concierge service to my deserving clients. For me it’s the little things that matter and giving a personal touch to each client session is what I pride myself on the most.

Your ideas are a major part of creating a session that is truly unique and unforgettable. We will brain storm ideas together based on the information you provide in the completed questionnaire. To ensure the authenticity of your photos (and your story) Pinterest styled image suggestions are not welcomed.

Luxe Art Images respects your privacy. If you do not wish to have your images shared on Social Media I completely understand. Images are only shared with your permission. Please note that images may still be used within a portfolio but will not be shared publicly on any social media outlets.

Yes, absolutely! Having a consultation with your photographer is really one of the most important things that will set you up for success on the day of your actual session. It not only builds a rapport between you and your photographer for all future communication with each other but it also makes it much easier for everyone to be more comfortable with each other making it smooth sailing on your actual shooting date children included.

Yes realize this is not a question and is rather a statement. However, it is a common statement heard by many photographers alike and I feel compelled to address it here in the FAQ section. Whether you need 1 or 100 images, the time that is required of the photographer (consultation, paperwork, travel, shooting and editing) is still the same. Therefore when you hire a photographer, you are paying for their time and talent not just for one or two images. If you would like to have a shorter session, that most certainly can be arranged but the price is the price regardless.

pre-photo shoot in-person or telephone/skype/facetime/google hangout consultation
photographers time and talent on the day of session
natural enhancement of your images (custom retouching is available for a nominal fee)
online proof viewing gallery

The $150* (non-refundable) Retainer Fee is required to reserve your date and will be used as a session fee for your photographer’s time and talent. Packages and a la carte prints and products costs are additional.

Unfortunately, collecting in cash does not exempt any photographer from paying New York sales tax on the amount of the package price when a physical product is delivered, whether that product be an album or digitals, etc.

Absolutely. Many times after viewing their images clients decide that they would like to upgrade their package to receive more products than what they originally planned on getting. This is not a problem and I actually encourage it because many times upgrading your package will be more cost effective than purchasing a la carte. That means more savings for you! You may upgrade your package at anytime by contacting me via telephone or email. We will discuss your specific needs and a new invoice will be sent to your attention.

Having a contract agreement in place is my way of saying “Hey, I care enough about your experience and our relationship to make sure there are no misunderstandings or hurt feelings along the way.” The contract protects both you and I during this process. It is a way to lay out all the details concerning your session so that working together will be a pleasurable experience without any hiccups along the way.

Session Details

You can expect to have a lot of FUN! I aim to capture REAL and genuine pictures of you and your family. I will get you playing games, talking together and doing what you enjoy naturally. I want your children to laugh and most importantly be themselves. I am a Lifestyle and Documentary photographer so your photos will be a nice mixture of carefree and relaxed images. Please note that I also capture 1 or 2 formal family portraits which grandparents seem to love or can be used for holiday cards.

Working with a professional photographer is a relationship. Many of my clients become dear friends long after I’ve taken their photos. When you choose Luxe Art Images, you’re making a conscious effort to preserve your family history. Although this sounds like a big responsibility, I assure you the process is simple and stress free from start to finish and you receive major hand holding throughout every step of the way. If this is your family’s first time working with a professional photographer like myself, you may not know what to expect. Here’s a brief breakdown of what the process looks like:

01. INITIAL CONSULTATION

We speak briefly over the phone to see if we are a good fit to work together.

02. RETAINER FEE + BOOK SESSION DATE

Once your retainer is paid for my services we select a session date and you are officially booked on my calendar.

03. GETTING PERSONAL

A questionnaire is completed so that I can get to know all about you and your family.

04. BRAINSTORMING

This is where the fun really begins. We will chat in person at your home, a location that is mutually convenient, or on the phone/skype/facetime to get to know each other further and plan out the activities of your session.

05. SESSION DAY

Your session day has finally arrived and that is when all the magic happens. Remember, it is your day to relax and enjoy your family. During your session, you won’t have a worry in the world and that’s worth its weight in gold isn’t it?

Sessions are generally between 1-2 hours long. It all depends on whether or not I’ve gotten the amount of images necessary to tell your story as genuinely and artistically possible. Sometimes that may take only 30 minutes or it could take upward to 3 hours. Please note that sessions allow time for breaks if necessary to change, feed or calm little ones.

If Client requests to amend or cancel their contract agreement seven (7) or more calendar days before the session date, the retainer shall be applied a mutually agreed upon reschedule date. If Client cancels their contract agreement six (6) or less calendar days before the session date, or fails to show, the retainer shall be forfeited.

In the event that the Client requests to reschedule a session, the retainer shall be applied to a rescheduled session if notice is given at least seven (7) days prior to the schedule event. Reschedule must be within the same calendar year. Any Client that is late arriving to the session will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the session. Rescheduling fees may apply.

Indoor sessions will continue as planned. If it is pouring with rain, outdoor sessions will be rescheduled to a mutually convenient date and time. Light wind and sprinkles/showers are no obstacle for me or my gear so we will go ahead as planned!

Post Session Questions

Images are generally available approximately two to four weeks post session date. Prints generally take about two weeks from time of print order to be processed and delivered to Client. Albums can take several weeks to months to design and produce. Client should place order with enough time to allow for normal delays. Photographer shall not be held responsible for delivery delays. Please note, No prints/products will be released until the invoiced amount for print/product order is paid in full.

Images will be artistically edited with color enhancements and minor blemish corrections. I personally have a preference for editing mostly strong, emotive black and white images, however images are not exclusively subject to this style. Online viewing galleries usually consist of a good mixture of both color and black & white images. However, if you prefer an all color gallery, or all black and white gallery, please be sure to mention this to me prior to your session.

More than likely I’m sure you’re curious to see all of the images that were taken during your session. However beautiful they may be, there are always those shots that are less than perfect due to blinking, off colors or other situations out of my control. It is my process to only show what is of highest quality and I take more photos than necessary to ensure that I can provide a well rounded selection of images to tell your story. It is not in my process to show any images other than those that were chosen as finest quality. This is my strict process. Trust me when I tell you that those chosen were done with care and consideration. Doing business with high standards is Luxe Art Images mission. I am sure you can appreciate the great care taken to showcase your family in this manner.

Luxe Art Images does not provide RAW (unprocessed) files from any photo session because I firmly believe in delivering a finished product. In fact, I’m often shooting images with the end (post-produced) product in mind which is artistically edited to enhance the viewer’s pleasure. However, each of packages comes with a web optimized image download of the images selected for your album.

In most cases, you can print your photos up to 11×14 without any quality loss. If you’d like to print larger than 11×14, additional purchase of a high-resolution file or print through Luxe Art Images will be required. Please refer to the client guide for pricing information.

Online galleries are available for 2 weeks after it is released to you and then archived in my system. You will receive an email with a personalized link, password, expiration date and instructions on how you can make your selections and purchase addition products. If your link expires, please email me at hello@luxeartimages.com to notify me. Please note, there is a $25 fee for link reactivation.

Digitals, Prints and Products

Unfortunately, Luxe Art Images does not give only digitals to clients. The reason for this is that even with the greatest of intention of printing your images, chances are that it will turn into a someday task that you probably will never get around to completing.

Living in a digital age we’ve become accustomed to having all of our images digital but did you know that in 50 years, the most photographed generation in history will have no pictures?! Print what you want to preserve. No one is going to pass down a USB drive from generation to generation.

Albums are the best way to display the storytelling aspect of your session. Although prints and gallery canvases are strongly recommended, there is just no way you can possibly display all the images from your session on your wall!

The prints are for personal use only and shall not be submitted to contests, reproduced for business/commercial use, be subjected to any or authorize any reproductions by parties other than the photographer.

Luxe Art Images prides itself on offering our clients the highest grade photo products money can buy. Our prints are sourced from top end labs that sell only directly to professional photographers. Each product we deliver to our clients is cropped, meticulously color corrected, and custom designed just for you. All photo products (with the exception of cards and press printed items) are rated as archival grade, meaning they will retain their luster and brilliant color for decades. It’s up to you to ensure that your investment stays beautiful for generations. I’ve created this little guide to help you care for your products properly. If you have any questions or need advice on how to care for a product, please contact me and we’ll be more than happy to help!

To ensure that you’re respecting the copyright simply act in accordance to the print release given with your files. Images must not be altered or manipulated in any manner (i.e. black & white conversions, social media filters, etc.) by the Client or any other person(s). It is understood that any duplication or alteration of original images is strictly prohibited {Copyright Law Title 17, Appendix V. Additional Provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 2005, Section 102} without the written permission of the Photographer.

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